Human Resources Expert

Target

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Expert supports store leaders in recruiting, training, and staffing to maximize sales force potential. They also manage operational HR programs, ensure compliance, and act as a resource for scheduling and pay practices.

Qualifications

You have a welcoming and helpful attitude, with effective communication and problem-solving skills. You are able to learn and adapt to current technology needs and work both independently and with a team to resolve guest questions quickly. You also demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to follow multi-step processes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

workforce management programs

people and scheduling software

Office Suite

Job Description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $18.75 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET 

As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guests say, “I love Target!” When you work at Target, you’re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life. You’re working alongside a dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. You provide partnership and commitment to all leaders and team members in maximizing the potential of the stores sales force to grow the business and enable a selling culture. 

ALL ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES 

You are a team that champions change, proactively removes roadblocks and builds diverse and inclusive talent strategies to deliver on our guest centric mission. You are part of a HR team who are committed to supporting teams and leaders to build a sales force that is passionate about exceeding guests’ expectations and a place where teams love to work.  

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Human Resources Expert can provide you with the:   

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local employment law 
  • Experience using basic Office Suite computer and workforce management programs 
  • Knowledge of industry leading people and scheduling software   

As a Human Resources Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:  

  • Know the store sales goals and trends with the guest and team that are impacting and driving business results 
  • Work with your HR leader to anticipate and address specific talent and staffing needs for each area of the business; this includes understanding guests’ needs and ensuring the right mix of experience, selling capabilities and product enthusiasm to deliver the right experience 
  • Execute intentional recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire talent with the right skills and experiences to best serve their guest 
  • Support the training needs of your store's sales force and be an advocate for continuous learning 
  • Be an expert resource for scheduling systems and pay practices 
  • Act as an open door by listening to team members and collaborating with appropriate leaders to take action as needed 
  • Deliver on all Human Resources operational and cyclical programs 
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest 
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance 
  • All other duties based on business needs 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We might be a great match if: 

  • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests 
  • Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target 
  • Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do 
  • You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (yes, even on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded 

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Human Resources Expert. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: 

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members 
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs 
  • Effective communication skills 
  • Work both independently and with a team 
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot 
  • Attention to detail and follow a multi-step processes 

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:  

  • Accurately handle cash register operations 
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds   
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary 

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Target

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. For more information, visit corporate.target.com. Beware of Hiring Scams: Target will never ask you to submit personal information via a text message for a position. Target will only ask you to apply for positions through corporate.target.com/careers, or Workday, our applicant tracking system.
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